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  • Toni Morrison

    Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 26, 2005)
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  • Mary Todd Lincoln: Civil War's First Lady

    Mary E. Hull

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "Originally published as Mary Todd Lincoln: Tragic First Lady of the Civil War in 2000."

  • Dennis Banks: Native American Activist

    Kae Cheatham

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1997)
    Profiles the life and work of the man who founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1968 in order to protect the rights of Native Americans

  • George Washington

    Casey Rand, Oxford Designers and Illustrators

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    This biography examines the life of George Washington. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Elizabeth Raum, Oxford Designers and Illustrators

    Hardcover (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln in this fascinating biography. Richly supported by photos, art work, and a family tree, readers will come away with an enhanced understanding of an important figure in American history.
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  • Bill Russell

    Nicholas M Healy

    Library Binding (Raintree, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Profiles Bill Russell, whose career as an outstanding rebounder for the Boston Celtics led him to become the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame and the first African American to coach in the NBA.
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  • Bessie Smith

    Alexandria Manera

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2003)
    Recounts the life of the famous blues singer who flourished during the 1920s.
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  • The Wright Brothers: Aviation Pioneers and Inventors

    Wendie C. Old

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "Traces the path of the Wright Brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of aviation."--

  • Pocahontas

    Gail Fay

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Book annotation not available for this title.Title: PocahontasAuthor: Fay, GailPublisher: Heinemann/RaintreePublication Date: 2012/08/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011037572
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: Leader for Civil Rights

    Michael Schuman

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 1996)
    Examines the life and career of the Baptist minister who supported the use of nonviolent resistance to discrimination and describes his involvement in many important events in the civil rights movement.

  • The Life of Sacagawea

    Caitie McAneney

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Sacagaweas life is shrouded in mystery. Although she died around the age of 24, her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition have landed her a permanent place in history. Readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were forever changed by the arrival of Europeans in their land. However, readers also learn how her contributions affected the course of United States history. With its focus on social studies, this historical biography brings important classroom concepts to life. Primary sources, historical artwork, sidebars, and a timeline complement the texts information-rich content.
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  • Barbara Jordan: Congresswoman, Lawyer, Educator

    Laura S. Jeffrey

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Explores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker